USPTO Patents Application 09646349

In Re Application of: Hironao OKAYAMA et al
Application No.: 09/646,349
Filed: January 3, 2001
For: MATERIAL FOR APERTURE GRILL FOR COLOR

IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

Art Unit: 2882

Confirmation No.: 9117 Examiner J. Yun

Washington, D.C.

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Date: March 29, 2004

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THE COMMISSIONER OF PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS
Arlington, VA 22202

Sir:

Transmitted herewith is a [XX] THIRD REPLY AFTER FINAL ACTION: AMENDMENT AND REMARKS in the above-identified application.

[ ] Small entity status of this application under 37 CFR 1 .9 and 1 .27 has been established by a verified statement previously submitted

[ ] A verified statement to establish small entity status under 37 CFR 1 .9 and 1 .27 is enclosed.

[ ] No additional fee is required.

The fee has been calculated as shown below:

(Col. 1)

(Col. 2)

(Col. 3)

SMALL ENTITY

OTHER THAN SMALL ENTITY

CLAIMS
REMAINING
AFTER
AMENDMENT

HIGHEST NO.
PREVIOUSLY
PAID FOR

PRESENT
EXTRA
EQUALS

RATE

ADDITIONAL
FEE

OR

RATE

ADDITIONAL
FEE

TOTAL

MINUS

** 20

0

x 9

$

X

18

$

INDEP.

*

MINUS

3

0

x 43

$

X

86

$

FIRST PRESENTATION OF MULTIPLE DEP. CLAIM

+ 145

$

+

290

$

ADDITIONAL FEE TOTAL

$

OR

TOTAL

$

* If the entry in Col. 1 is less than the entry in Col. 2, write "0" in Col. 3.

If the "Highest Number Previously Paid for" IN THIS SPACE is less than 20, write "20" in this space.
*** If the "Highest Number Previously Paid for" IN THIS SPACE is less than 3, write "3" in this space.

The "Highest Number Previously Paid For" (total or independent) is the highest number found from the equivalent box in Col. 1 of a prior amendment of the number
of claims originally filed.

[XX] Conditional Petition for Extension of Time

If any extension of time for a response is required, applicant requests that this be considered a petition therefor.

[XX] It is hereby petitioned for an extension of time in accordance with 37 CFR 1 .136(a). The appropriate fee required by 37 CFR 1 .1 7 is calculated as shown below:

Small Entity

Response Filed Within

[ ] First - $ 55.00

[ ] Second - $210.00

[ ] Third - $ 475.00

[ ] Fourth - $ 740.00

Month After Time Period Set

Other Than Small Entity
Response Filed Within
[ ] First - $ 110.00
[XXj Second - $ 420.00
[ ] Third - $ 950.00
[ ] Fourth - $1,480.00
Month After Time Period Set

[XX] Less fees ($ 1 10.00 ^ already paid for 1_month(s) extension of time on February 19. 2004 .

[ ] Please charge my Deposit Account No. 02-4035 in the amount of $ .

[XX] Credit Card Payment Form, PTO-2038, is attached, authorizing payment in the amount of $ 310.00 .
[ ] A check in the amount of $ is attached (check no. ).

[XX] The Commissioner is hereby authorized and requested to charge any additional fees which may be required in connection with this application or credit any

overpayment to Deposit Account No. 02-4035. This authorization and request is not limited to payment of all fees associated with this communication, including any
Extension of Time fee, not covered by check or specific authorization, but is also intended to include all fees for the presentation of extra claims under 37 CFR
§1.16 and all patent processing fees under 37 CFR §1.17 throughout the prosecution of the case. This blanket authorization does not include patent issue fees
under 37 CFR §1.18.

BROWDY AND NEIMARK
Attorneys for Appli

Facsimile: (202) 737-3528
Telephone: (202)628-5197

IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

In re Application of:

Hironao OKAYAMA et al

Appln. No.: 09/646,349

Date Filed: January 3, 2 001

For: MATERIAL FOR APERTURE

GRILL FOR COLOR PICTURE.,

ATTY . 1 S DOCKET : OKAYAMA =2
Art Unit: 2 8 82
Examiner: Jurie Yun
Washington, D.C.
Confirmation No. 9117
March 29, 2004

THIRD REPLY AFTER FINAL ACTION:
AMENDMENT AND REMARKS

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
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Crystal Plaza Two, Lobby, Room 1B03
Honorable Commissioner for Patents
Arlington, Virginia 22202

Sir:

Replying again to the f inal Office Action mailed
October 30, 2003, and taking into account the Advisory Actions
of February 2 and March 8, 2004, petition for second one-
month 1 s extension of time being attached hereto, please amend
as follows:

Please do NOT enter the amendments of January 9 and
February 17, 2 0 04.

Amendments to the Claims are reflected in the listing of
claims which begins on page 2 of this paper.

Remarks /Arguments begin on page 5 of this paper.

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